Melanzane con pomodoro e mozzarella al forno

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is often less expensive and lighter in calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana padano offers a similar flavor at a lower price.

Preheat the oven.

Slice the eggplants and sprinkle with salt to draw out moisture.

Sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant, then add the passata and simmer.

Add chili and basil to the sauce, season with salt and olive oil.

Layer the eggplants in a baking dish, add the sauce, and top with mozzarella and olives.

Bake in the oven until the eggplants are tender and the cheese is melted.

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